In keeping with the transfer of the ZDoom and GZDoom source from SVN to Git, the file naming conventions for those two builds have changed. As of now, the archives containing the builds will use the generated revision numbers. These numbers are not very catchy (e.g. the current GZDoom one is G1.9pre-38-g0980f66) but it is the way that the numbering is done and it shows exactly which commit of the source the build was based on.

If you are reporting bugs for these builds in either the ZDoom or GZDoom forums, please remember to state clearly the revision number for the build where you experience the problem. The revision is recorded at the top of the ini file like this:

So you can open that to copy/paste the number into your bug report. The ini file is usually in the same folder as the executable but if you can't find it, you can use the "whereisini" console command to tell you where the file is.

I've been thinking about the frequency of making builds and, particularly during periods of rapid updating, I have been making a lot of builds and uploading them. It strikes me that this probably isn't necessary and it does eat into my time quite a bit. I've also noticed that Randy and Graf do most of their commits to the repository over the weekend (which makes sense given that ZDoom and GZDoom are hobby projects).

As a result, I intend to alter when I do the builds from "any time I spot there has been a update" to "Mondays". ie, assuming that there have been updates over the previous week, I will make and upload a new build at some point on Monday. I will, however, remain vigilant and if there are any particularly important mid-week updates (important bug fixes or significant new features) I will make a build accordingly. Similarly, if there is a feature that someone simply can't wait a few days for, they can fire a request in my direction and I may even make a build.

Enjay wrote:I've been thinking about the frequency of making builds and, particularly during periods of rapid updating, I have been making a lot of builds and uploading them. It strikes me that this probably isn't necessary and it does eat into my time quite a bit. I've also noticed that Randy and Graf do most of their commits to the repository over the weekend (which makes sense given that ZDoom and GZDoom are hobby projects).

As a result, I intend to alter when I do the builds from "any time I spot there has been a update" to "Mondays". ie, assuming that there have been updates over the previous week, I will make and upload a new build at some point on Monday. I will, however, remain vigilant and if there are any particularly important mid-week updates (important bug fixes or significant new features) I will make a build accordingly. Similarly, if there is a feature that someone simply can't wait a few days for, they can fire a request in my direction and I may even make a build.

That sounds fine, Enjay, nothing here is worth stressing over and it would be unfair to expect you to spend all your time making a number of builds that it would be quite likely no one would use.

Spoiler: Zen Sarcasm

1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.
2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.
3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.
4. Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.
5. No one is listening until you fart.
6. Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.
7. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
8. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
9. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes.That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
10. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
11. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
12. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
13. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
14. Sex is like air. It's not important unless you aren't getting any.
15. Don't squat with your spurs on.
16. Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield.
17. Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time.
18. Good judgment comes from bad experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
19. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
20. A closed mouth gathers no foot.
21. Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
22. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.
23. Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your lips are moving.
24. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
25. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
26. We are born naked, wet and hungry, and get slapped on our behind. Then things get worse.
27. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
28. There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
29. No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously.
30. There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday...around age 12.
31. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them

(As Eruanna now knows), Blzut3 has stepped up and offered to make ZDoom and GZDoom builds party of his automated nightly build system. So there should now be a nice, regular build update system for ZDoom and GZDoom Windows binaries with the builds hosted in the usual place. A big thank you goes to Blzut3 for making this happen.

Correct. Blzut3's automagical system will do it. I'll just be keeping an eye on the site and clearing out old/redundant files. I'll probably still keep my own copies of the Git repositories around and build stuff for myself just out of interest and for practice. If, for some reason that I can't currently think of, one of my builds needs to be uploaded, I'll do that.